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PL05 WLB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,783 mi
Last recorded25,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WLB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 22,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,895 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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PL05 WLB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 WLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PL05 WLB registered?

PL05 WLB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 WLB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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